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How would i know if i have acute mountain sickness? if i have some dizzy spells, lightheadedness and fatigue is it altitude related?

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Dr. Deepti Saxena answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Mountain sickness: These are common symptoms of mountain sickness.

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Answered 3/13/2016

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